As excitement built for Euro 2024, football fans across the continent eagerly anticipated the thrilling matches and unforgettable moments to come. As a team of print enthusiasts and football lovers, we asked ourselves: how can we truly immerse ourselves in the tournament spirit while showcasing what we do best?
Our answer? A colossal Euro 2024 wall chart that would turn heads and ignite excitement.
This isn’t just an ordinary poster you find in a weekend newspaper though. We pushed the boundaries of our materials and printing capabilities to create a stunning, nearly 12 ft wide (3.4m x 2.4m) Euro 2024 wall chart that has taken over our office space. As you walk into our office, you can’t help but be drawn to this massive display. It’s become the focal point of our workspace, sparking daily conversations and friendly banter about match predictions and team performances.
For those looking to get their hands on an official Euro 2024 wall chart, you can download it directly from UEFA here. Although, you may not be able to print to the same scale we did…
If you’re new to football, or came here for the print material, but wanted to know more about Euro 2024 and learn more about the tournament, UEFA provides a comprehensive guide here.
Our Euro 2024 Wall Chart
We have enjoyed gathering around in the morning and taking turns updating the scores each day and progressing teams through the tournament brackets. It’s not just a chart but a daily ritual that brings our team together and keeps the Euro 2024 buzz alive in the office.
This wall chart does more than just keep us up-to-date with the tournament’s progress though. It serves as a showcase of our indoor wall decals. Clients who have visited our office are immediately impressed by the scale and quality of the print, often leading to discussions about how similar installations could enhance their own spaces or upcoming events.
The Material for Our Euro 2024 Wall Chart
For our Euro 2024 wall chart, we chose to use our Indoor Wall Decal product. This material isn’t just any ordinary vinyl, it’s specifically designed for easy application and removal, making it perfect for temporary installations like our tournament chart that will come down when the tournament is over (and football comes home).
What makes this material truly stand out is its unique dot pattern adhesive technology. This innovative feature allows for a bubble-free application without the need for special tools or wet installation methods. In fact, the installation was so straightforward that it was done by just two members of our marketing team, who had never before handled or installed graphics and were able to put up the entire 3.4m x 2.4m chart with ease.
Here’s why we love this material, and why it made our Euro 2024 wall chart project such a success:
Effortless Application of the Euro 2024 Wall Chart
The unique dot pattern technology is truly a game changer when it comes to applying large format graphics. Despite having no prior experience, our marketing team found the process remarkably straightforward.
The adhesive allowed them to smoothly apply the massive 3.4m x 2.4m chart, easily adjusting and repositioning as needed during installation. Something that is particularly crucial when dealing with such large pieces of material, as it eliminates the stress of getting it perfect on the first try.
The result? A flawlessly applied wall chart with no bubbles or wrinkles in sight (well maybe a couple, but this is to no fault of the material). This not only saved us time when applying the graphics but also opened up possibilities for quick, in-house installations for future projects, without the additional cost and hassle of having to arrange a fitter.
High-Quality Finish of the Euro 2024 Wall Chart
We chose the white gloss version of SpotOn for our Euro 2024 wall chart, and the results are stunning. The glossy finish provides a sleek, professional look that elevates the entire display. What’s truly impressive is how it makes the colours pop; the vibrant blues, reds, and greens of the tournament branding and each of the teams’ flags are eye-catching.
Removability of the Euro 2024 Wall Chart
While we thoroughly enjoy our Euro 2024 wall chart, we also appreciate its temporary nature. A standout feature of our Indoor Wall Decals is their easy removability.
The material is designed to be safely and cleanly removed within 12 months of application, leaving no residue behind. This characteristic is invaluable for temporary installations like our tournament chart. It gives us the freedom to fully embrace the excitement of Euro 2024 without worrying about damaging our office walls or facing a difficult removal process once the tournament ends. This makes it the ideal choice for seasonal promotions, short-term advertising campaigns, or any temporary event graphics.
Versatility
Although we’ve utilised the material for our Euro 2024 bracket, its potential applications are almost limitless. The combination of easy application, high-quality finish, and clean removal makes it ideal for a wide range of uses. In retail, it can be used for window displays or in-store promotions that change with the seasons or sales. For trade shows, it allows for quick setup and teardown of booth graphics. It’s also perfect for office branding or temporary privacy films during a remodel.
Wide Format Capability
The ability to print in widths up to 1370mm (54in) was crucial for our wall chart project. This wide format capability allowed us to create our large-scale 3.4m x 2.4m chart with minimal seams, splitting it into only 3 pieces, which when lined up (something not hard to do with the versatility of the material) results in a seamless, professional-looking display.
The impact of a large, uninterrupted graphic cannot be overstated, it creates a more immersive and visually striking result. For our Euro 2024 chart, this means that viewers can take in the entire tournament structure at a glance, without distracting joins breaking up the visual flow.
This wide format feature not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also opens up possibilities for creating large-scale graphics that can transform entire walls or windows into stunning visual displays.
Eco-Friendly Printing for the Euro 2024 Wall Chart
Wherever possible, we like to commit ourselves to sustainable practices, which is why we printed the wall chart in-house using odourless latex inks on our HP Latex R2000 Plus Printer. This printing method offers several advantages.
Firstly, the odourless nature of the inks means the graphic can be used immediately in indoor spaces without any concerns about fumes or odours; a crucial factor for office installations like ours.
Secondly, latex inks are more environmentally friendly compared to solvent-based alternatives, aligning with the growing demands for eco-conscious printing solutions.
Finally, this combination of material and latex inks produces vibrant, long-lasting colours that resist fading and scratching, indoors or outdoors, ensuring our wall chart will look great throughout the entire tournament, and if we want for years to come.
By choosing this eco-friendly printing method, we’re not just creating a visually appealing graphic, but also demonstrating our commitment to responsible business practices.
The ease of installation and the high-quality finish of this material have truly transformed our office space. Our Euro 2024 wall chart has become a central attraction, it sparks conversations and has ignited some friendly competition among staff. It’s not just a decorative element; it’s a focal point that brings the excitement of the tournament right into our workspace.
Beyond Euro 2024: Versatile Applications
Now, while our Euro 2024 wall chart has been a resounding success, the potential of this versatile material extends far beyond sports events that happen every four years. The ease of application, high-quality vibrant finish, and clean removability open up a world of possibilities across various sectors.
Retail
In retail, you would be able to create seasonal displays that transform effortlessly from summer to winter, keeping customers engaged without extensive and expensive renovations.
Education
For education, interactive classroom walls can be made instantly; solar systems or historical timelines can be easily added, and updated to match your curriculum.
Museums and Galleries
Museums and galleries could create immersive temporary exhibitions, transforming entire rooms to complement specific collections without damaging historic surfaces.
Corporate
In the corporate world, bland conference rooms could become dynamic branded spaces for client meetings or product launches, meaning you can be ready for a range of different events.
Public Spaces
Public spaces can benefit too: wayfinding in hospitals or airports can be updated with clear, eye-catching graphics, while temporary construction barriers can showcase public art or project information, bringing communities together.
The best part? Just as our marketing team installed our massive Euro 2024 chart with ease, businesses of all sizes can transform their spaces without professional help. Our Indoor Wall Decals empower you to create impactful displays quickly and cost-effectively, whether for a one-off event or an ever-evolving space.
